# Gengar - XY Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gengar in XY. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | XY (`xy`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | xy |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy/Gengar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/xy/Gengar
- **Format Overview**: [XY Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/xy](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/xy)

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## Common Moves
- **Substitute**: 69.716%
- **Sludge Wave**: 63.869%
- **Shadow Ball**: 55.219%
- **Focus Blast**: 49.010%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 47.130%
- **Hex**: 44.780%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 22.374%
- **Taunt**: 19.624%
- **Disable**: 9.286%
- **Other**: 18.992%

## Common Abilities
- **Levitate**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Black Sludge**: 69.844%
- **Life Orb**: 17.798%
- **Choice Scarf**: 7.165%
- **Focus Sash**: 2.577%
- **Other**: 2.616%

## Common Teammates
- **Excadrill**: 34.546%
- **Tornadus-Therian**: 30.231%
- **Keldeo**: 28.828%
- **Tyranitar-Mega**: 26.788%
- **Mew**: 25.013%
- **Bisharp**: 24.181%

## FAQ for Gengar in xy-1760

### What are the top moves for Gengar?
The most common moves for Gengar are Substitute, Sludge Wave, Shadow Ball, Focus Blast. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Gengar?
Gengar is frequently paired with Excadrill, Tornadus-Therian, Keldeo, Tyranitar-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Gengar?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Gengar?
The top build for Gengar features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 33.165% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gengar?
Gengar is most effectively run with the ability **Levitate** (100.000%) and the item **Black Sludge** (69.844%).

### What is the most common role for Gengar?
Based on common item usage (Black Sludge), Gengar often functions as a **tactical** in the xy-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Gengar?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 65 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 130 |
| Sp. Def | 75 |
| Speed | 110 |
| **BST** | **500** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Gengar on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy/Gengar) - Full interactive stats page
- [XY Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/xy) - Build teams with Gengar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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